Quarterback Gunner Kiel (middle) watches Ball State's football practice Friday at Scheumann Stadium. Kiel lists Ball State as one of several schools to which he is considering a transfer.

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You could see a few extra onlookers crowding the fence at Ball State's spring football practice Friday. Surrounding the proceedings, there seemed to be atmosphere that someone of note was on hand.

That would be linked to the 6 feet, 4 inches and 210 pounds of former Notre Dame quarterback and top recruit Gunner Kiel.

Kiel was on an official recruiting visit, one of several according to reports, after he decided to leave Notre Dame following a redshirt season. Friday at Scheumann Stadium, he took in the rhythms of the Cardinals' practice while shifting back and forth across the sideline to stay ...